Hywel's Garden
x Streptocarpella saxorum
This plant occurs in Kenya and Tanzania. It is found on rocks and cliff faces which are often exposed to the sun.
The name Streptocarpus derives from the Greek words streptos - twisted, and karpos - a fruit.
The species name 'saxorum' is a reference to it occurring amongst rocks.
Needs a dry winter rest period.
Propagate by stem-tip cuttings at any time of year.
